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Gustavo Kuerten - Chronology

1976 Born September 10 in Florianopolis, Brazil
1982 Begins playing tennis with father
1984 Larri Passos refuses to coach him because he is too young
1985 Father dies of a heart attack at age 41
1989 Larri Passos becomes his coach
1995 Turns professional
1996 Wins first doubles title with Fernando Meligeni
1997 Wins first Grand Slam tournament at Roland Garros
2000 Wins second Grand Slam tournament at Roland Garros
2000 Wins Masters Cup
2000 Ends season ranked number one in the world
2000 Founds Institute Guga Kuerten to help the handicapped
2001 Wins third Grand Slam tournament at Roland Garros
2002 Undergoes hip surgery
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